Loma Linda Junior High Physical Science

Research Paper

2010-04-26T05:48:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder to all of my students that the research paper due date has been pushed back one week since I will not be there. Check the Daily Assignments on the right to see the reminder of the due date. We will discuss the proper formatting of the paper when I return. I have heard that some students are already working on their event and I want to encourage others to do the same. If you have any questions I will leave this thread open for you to ask questions while I am away.

2nd Annual Physics OOOlympics!

2010-04-13T14:08:00.000-07:00

We are starting our preparation for the final project this year for the 8th Grade, which is the Physics Olympics. This is a wonderful event just for science class that incorporates team work, the scientific method, engineering and critical thinking to solve real world problems in simple classroom events. This is an exciting time, but does require lots of creativity and work. Students have found the physics olympics to be challenging yet fun to accomplish. All rules and requirements for the project are posted to the right as a reference. Each period will compete against each other. All event rules have to be followed precisely, in the event a rule is broken the group event will be disqualified (disqualification does not effect the grade of the project but will affect the points their class will earn towards the competition). Grades will be given based on adequate completion of a research paper, following the scientific method through note-taking, and a presentation of their experiment through power point. Enjoy!

Answers to Worksheet :)

2009-12-13T07:39:00.000-08:00

Use the answers on the website below to help you study for tomorrow's test. Review through it thoroughly and study hard. Click on the link below.

Chemical Nomenclature

CHEMISTRY!!!

2009-10-08T08:33:00.000-07:00

Hello all, I just wanted to let you know that the next chapter begins a wonderful in depth look at the world of atoms, molecules, and ions. It is a big stretch until Christmas break, but also tons of fun! We will look at what makes up our world at the smallest level we can obeserve. At the beginning of this chapter, we will discuss a project that allow you to get closer to an element on the periodic table. There will also be several demonstrations in class that I always look forward to doing along with several laboratories. Be ready to study hard and have fun!!!

2009-09-08T14:48:00.001-07:00

Wow, if there is anything that I need to mention I can now post messages from my phone.

Check the Announcements

2009-08-31T08:52:00.000-07:00

Due to our half day today, the vocabulary quiz and Chapter Quiz has been postponed 1 day. Check the announcements on the right side of the page.

Just for the Weekend!!!

2009-08-20T14:02:00.001-07:00

Just to remind you that there is just a little bit of preparation homework for the weekend. All homework is usually posted on the right side of the page under daily homework. This weekend you are just to look over and have a parent sign the laboratory safety contract. There will be a small spoken quiz in class on monday on the safety sheet. Also, you need to draw and design a picture for your science notebook I will give you on Monday. Use a blank white printing paper and draw something that is about physical science. If you need to use a picture from the book that is fine, but remember NO animals or cells, just physical science. Make sure you incorporate your name into the drawing. Have a great weekend!!!

It is Time to Learn Science!!!

2009-08-12T11:49:00.001-07:00

Hello 8th Graders!!! I wanted to welcome all of you back to school. I know this is going to a great year and we are going to have lots of fun learning about the wonderful world that has been created for us to explore. Science has been a passion of mine since I was in Junior High and I am looking forward to teaching all of you about how our world works. From atoms to the entire universe, we are going to study about it!!!